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Hi! I am Kristine, I am currently a nurse working full time. I am looking to work as a caregiver/ companion/nurse in home-care in my spare time. Preferably evenings work better for my schedule. I am pet friendly, and willing to do whatever family needs need to be done. I look forward to hearing from you! Senior care provider.
Kristine can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting nurse
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Aida W.
West Islip, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I am a caregiver provider for over 23 years I am kind hospitable and respectable I consider myself professional and I love to care for people/seniors I have done all sorts of jobs I looking forward to providing for you thank you
Aida can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have cared for my elderly mother for many years, who had severe arthritis and was confined to a wheelchair. Helped with cooking, feeding her, washing, dressing, shopping for needs, lifting to put on the toilet... basicially every need. I understand the heartache and frustration people face when faced with not being able to...
Joyce can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Anayely G.
Copiague, NY
$23-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver with more than 2 years of experience in the area of elderly care, I have experience with patients with dementia, I am a very patient, charismatic, altruistic and dedicated person. I like to give my best so that my patients have the best care experience at their age, since I understand that it is the most...
Anayely can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"I have had a very good experience working with this Aide, 100% recommended."
Jose V.
5.0
(2)
Professional caregiver with High experience, working for 25 years with elderly, certificate HHA/PCA. I am honest, punctual, love people.
5.0
"Alla is the most competent person — caring, intelligent, and anticipates what is needed without having to be asked. She drives, prepares food, tended to our mom with patience and love, and is just all around such an incredibly hard worker. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate, dedicated, and skilled, I have 10 years of experience caring for the elderly and guiding them during both the challenging and joyous times in their life. Most recently, I worked with a woman for four years, first as a part time caregiver and then as a full time health care provider as her disease progressed. I am...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Denise has worked with my family in caring for my mom for well over a year and I can not say enough good things about her. Denise showed up for her interview and my mom immediately fell in love with her. She is sweet, present, patient, respectful, and never...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there I'm an experience Home health aide
For the past 6 years. I am certified in Pca & Hha since 2017. I am also fimiliar with Cpap as I have worked for 4 years in the Cdpap department.
I have more avaliabilty Overnight's then Day time shift's.
I am a outstanding responsible and caring individual that loves giving more then...
Diana can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
professional responsible, kind, caring caregiver with 20 years of experience and many references... . providing full time assistance , personal care, medication management, light housekeeping , cleaning. Cooking ... References available upon request. Willing to work full time or part time., overnights..... 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. 8...
Tinatin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Tina really cares about you and will do everything possible to make life easier for you. She is loyal and the most honest person I know"
Patricia A.
Sherrieann C.
West Babylon, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have been a caregiver for 20 years in various settings including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and in their own homes. I have experience managing the many different facets of senior care including dressing, bathing, medication management . I enjoy caring for individual's physical, emotional, and...
Sherrieann can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"My mom fractured her hip and needed someone at nights to prevent her from falling again. My told me Sherrie-Ann is very reliable, compassionate and always punctual. If ever my mom needs a companion again I will not hesitate to rehire Sherrie Ann."
Shaun B.
Deborah D.
Lindenhurst, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a caring and loving caregiver with lots of experience in senior care. I'm very reliable, a great cook, and have a license.
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, visiting physician, light cleaning
5.0
"Debbie assisted in the care of my elderly father for several years. We would have been lost without her assistance. Debbie is a reliable, extremely caring individual who goes "above & beyond." Debbie also possesses an infinite amount of patience which was key...
Linda E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience as senior caregiver. Reference available upon request. I'm a pets friendly. My service includes lightly housekeeping, patients laundry, prepared and serve meal. Shower, encourage range of motion. Clean patients bathroom, bedroom.. ext.
Madeline can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Madeline and she cared for my 94 yr old Dad for 3 months. She is hardworking, caring, capable, organized, reliable, chatted with Dad and kept him engaged, cooked meals, cleaned and sanitized. Extremely professional, dependable and knowledgeable. A Gem!!"
Dana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Cheryl D.
Bay Shore, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elderly Companion/Personal Care Attendant Available For Full/Part Time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone. My name is Cheryl. If you are looking for a caregiver to watch your loved one, I'm what you need. I have a total of 20 years experience, with ages ranging from newborn - 100 years old. I'm a compassionate, loving, dependable, reliable, patient woman that absolutely loves taking care of others. I have 2 kids of my...
Cheryl can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Cheryl is a nice caring person and is very helpful "
Frank M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Senior Provider. I have years experience in home health care duties. One of the patient I took care of was for over a five year period. My duties included, bathing, feeding & giving the patient medication, taking the patient for walks, cleaning and most of all keeping the patient company. My passion for caring...
Donna can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I found Donna H. on Care.com in 2013 - and I am so glad that I did. For two years, she provided my mother with excellent and compassionate care, and became a part of our family. It was comforting to know that Donna was with my mom and taking such good care of her...
Ellen L.
Thelma P.
Bay Shore, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Eight years experience as a caregiver I took care of my father-in-law when he was sick took care of a dear friend . I work with afib cancer dementia I give my heart to the elderly patients, They deserve the best care. I prefer to work with Recco agency
5.0
"Thelma was an excellent caregiver to my mother. She was very caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond to make my mother’s needs met. Thelma took care of mother for over two years until her passing. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of institutional and home care experience. I truly enjoy my job. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to know I help to make someone's day brighter. I am very dedicated and a true professional when it comes to my job. I have a very flexible Schedule. I would be a good addition to any team, I am a team player....
Sherrill can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I have hired Sheryl twice to take care of my wife on Christmas day. My wife has Alzheimer’s, and Sheryl spent the day attempting to engage my wife and interact with her. She took great care of her and was amazingly caring and loving, considering she had just met...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy seniors. I like the beauty of them. I find them comfortably cautious at doing each task. I can care for a senior who is mobile or who is bed bound. I enjoy the stories they tell. If we are able to go out of the house to the park or to the diner for lunch I have a reliable car that is a sedan. So getting in and out of my...
Theresa can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Theresa is a wonderful person. She has a good heart. She cared for my mother over the spring and summer of 2022. She was a great companion and very dependable/trustworthy. My mother passed in November and right to the end Theresa was spiritually a great comfort to...
Anthony L.
5.0
(3)
As a caregiver, I pride myself on being dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking. I have been providing home care for the past four years.
My ability to learn new skills and adapt to any situation play a critical role in providing the specific type of care expected by my clients.
In the past, I have assisted clients with...
Angeleena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie is absolutely the best home health care provider! She is highly skilled and just as important, she cared for my 94 year old Mom with the tenderness and love of a daughter. If I couldn’t get my Mom to eat or take meds, Angie always could! Angie was with us...
Care member
Cali O.
Babylon, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT Or FT Caregiver/Home Health Care/Companion Care Available/Nursing
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cali. I am a practical nurse and have been in the medical field for 20 years. I have experience with hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, quadriplegia, cancer and chemotherapy, and seniors needing assistance with daily activities of living. I love working with seniors and find it highly rewarding. I also have...
Cali can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Cali was a God-send at a very difficult time for our family. Her willingness to meet our schedule was much appreciated and the caring, respectful way she interacted with Mom and the professionalism she demonstrated made a tough situation a little easier to handle....
Melodie L.
Andrea C.
Lindenhurst, NY
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I went to school for medical assistance and graduated . I take care of people all ages. I can help w meals light house cleaning companionship and able to give medications . I am 49 yrs old I am very patient kind compassionate and loving . I follow the Torah and put God 1st in my life. Trustworthy
5.0
"I hired Andrea after interviewing her on the spot. I just knew she was the right fit for my needs. Andrea is very dependable, punctual and respectful. She makes me feel very comfortable using her services. I would most definitely recommend her for any home care...
Patricis E.
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Recent caregiver reviews in West Islip, NY
Anayely G.
5.0
I have had a very good experience working with this Aide, 100% recommended.
- Jose V.
Alla S.
5.0
If I could rate Alla with a hundred stars, I would enthusiastically. Alla is a wonderful and an amazing person who helped my mother at home for over a year; she worked with her for about 8.5hrs daily, Monday-Sunday. My mother had terminal cancer and Alla was so caring, knowledgeable,, friendly,...
- Care member
Denise D.
5.0
Denise came in to our family at exactly the right moment and immediately gained the trust my mother as her client and our family. Within just a few days, it became clear that not only would our mother be completely safe and well cared for in her hands, but that Denise would become part of our family...
- Care member
Tinatin E.
5.0
Tina a very professional, reliable, compassionate, caregiver. Tina took care of my mother for three years and my father for eight years. She became part of our family. She always provided the best quality of care for my parents. I would highly recommend Tina as a caregiver.
- Patricia C.
Sherrieann C.
5.0
Sherrie Ann is a very caring person . She is also extremely knowledgeable as to handling patients and what is the best for them going ahead . I was extremely lucky to have her helping my husband.
- Barbara D.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in West Islip, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in West Islip, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in West Islip, NY will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around West Islip.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in West Islip, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in West Islip, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in West Islip, NY?
There are currently 3 caregivers in West Islip, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from West Islip, NY or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in West Islip before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in West Islip, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in West Islip, NY on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.